Four students from the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education program have been accepted into Tesla's Pathway to START Internship Program, an eight-week electric vehicle service training program. - Demetri Vega Candelaria, a Campbell Union High School District student, credits SVCTE with building his confidence and technical skills.
- Benjamin Bulygo, 45, enrolled while homeless, using a $5,000 scholarship from the MetroED Foundation to cover tuition. - Cristina Zamora Ramirez and Steven Hernandez, from East Side Union High School District, also accepted.
- The program offers dual enrollment with Evergreen Valley College and potential full-time employment at Tesla. Students who complete the internship may advance to Tesla's START Program, a 16-week advanced technical training course, and become eligible for full-time employment.
Since the course launched in 2023, students have earned over 4,500 industry-recognized certificates through partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers.